ANDHRA PRADESH

CUISINE
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 ANDHRA PRADESH
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Andhra Pradesh is known for its spicy food all around
the country. The inspiration behind such delicious
variations of food lies in the opulent culture of the state,
where exotic food is being prepared in the kitchen of the
Nawabs since the year of its origin. The Andhra cuisine
comprises of both mouth-watering vegetarian and
non-vegetarian dishes. The famous Hyderabadi dishes
include appetising Biryanis, delectable rice and some
tangy pickles and chutneys.
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 MEDU VADA
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 The popular South Indian recipe has been the
favourite in kitchens of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka
and Tamil Nadu. Known with a variety of names like
Ulundu Vadai, Ulli Garelu and Uzhunnu Vada, the
delicious doughnut-like savoury is prepared widely
during all festivals and celebrations. The main
ingredient is the Urad Dal, and hence the name. Try
this tasty Indianized version of doughnut during the
coming festivities at your home.
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 PESARATTU
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Pesarattu is prepared often for breakfasts in
Andhra and regions nearby. The yummy
dosa made with green moong dal is a zesty
Dosa variant, loved by everyone in the state.
The moong dal Dosa is served commonly
with coconut chutney or chilli-tomato
chutney. Visit one of the authentic Andhra
food corners to get a taste of the native
Pesarattu flavour.
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 PULIHORA
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An exotic version of tamarind rice, also
known as Chitrannam, is enriched with spicy
flavours to give it a sour and salty taste at the
same time. One of the main ingredients is
tamarind along with curry leaves, tomatoes,
and mustard seeds. Pulihora finds its place in
kitchens often during festivities and special
gatherings. Try the authentic tamarind rice to
get a taste of real Andhra cuisine.
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 ANDHRA CHICKEN
BIRYANI
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 The state that gave a whole new definition and taste
to Biryani is famous for giving birth to some of the
most palatable Biryani and Pulao recipes. The
original mouth-watering Andhra Chicken Biryani
uses a rich combination of aromatic herbs and spices
to give the long thin rice grains, a succulent taste.
Tossed vegetables are mixed with Chicken to bring
the taste it is best known for. Try the Andhra
Chicken Biryani for your lunch to have a juicy
fulfilling experience.
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 PUNUGULU
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Who isn’t fond of a crunchy crispy snack
during rainy evenings? Next time when you
crave for a delicious snack to eat with your
cup of coffee, try the popular yet simple
Andhra snack, Punugulu. Prepared with Idli
batter and deep fried till golden brown, the
mouth-watering snack is served with coconut
ginger chutney for a perfect lip-smacking
taste.
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 BOBBATLU
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 If you think the Andhra cuisine is all about tangy spices
and fiery chillies, then you couldn’t have been more
wrong! They also have delicious items for those with a
sweet tooth. Bobbatlu, also known as Puran Poli, is an
all time favourite classic sweet dish prepared
commonly in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is
considered to be very pious and is extensively prepared
during important festivals and celebrations. The outer
layer is prepared with wheat flour or refined flour and
the inside stuffing is made with lentils and jaggery
giving it a delicate and inviting taste.
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 UPPINDI
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 Not all dishes need to be given hours of time to
prepare. Some of them are rightly termed as the
Bachelor’s diet and can be cooked in a couple of
minutes and yet taste amazing! Uppindi or Arisi
Upma, as many call it, is a popular Rava Upma dish
which is easy as well as fast to prepare. It can be
cooked right at your home, during those crazy rush
mornings while going off to work. It is made using
Rava, peanuts and different varieties of spices to give
it a tasteful punch.
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 CHEPA PULUSU
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A variety of fish curry, popularly known as
Chepa Pulusu in the state of Andhra is a hot
piquant dish with fish tossed in tamarind
sauce and assorted with spicy flavourings
and tamarind juice to give it a die-for taste.
Prepared using a generous amount of oil and
spicy herbs, this fish curry leaves you
wanting for even more. The traditional fish
gravy can be found in any restaurant serving
Andhra cuisine.
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BY: YASH KOTRIWAR
ROLL NO: 2020-347-035
DEPARTMENT: DHMCT